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Can we make any predictions about the future of the human species? Demographers can already forecast some profound consequences of the rate of world population growth.
Presented by Dr. Bernard Benjamin, Chief Statistician, Ministry of Health.
For Schools
Repeated on Thursday at 10.2 a.m.
(to 11.55)

Contributors

Presenter:
Dr. Bernard Benjamin
Producer:
Michael Totton

First day of the Spring Meeting.

3.15 The Hainton Handicap Plate over one and a half miles

3.45 The Greetwell Plate over seven furlongs

4.15 The Canwick Maiden Stakes over one and a quarter miles

(to 16.25)

Contributors

Commentator:
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator:
Peter Montague-Evans
Commentator:
Clive Graham
Interviewer:
David Coleman
Presented for TV by:
Ray Lakeland

Christopher Trace and Valerie Singleton introduce a magazine programme for younger viewers.

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Trace
Presenter:
Valerie Singleton
Film Editor:
Valerie Best
Production Assistant:
Rosemary Gill
Director:
Edward Barnes
Producer:
Biddy Baxter

A second chance to see the story by Arthur Ransome.
Dramatised as a film serial in six episodes by Anthony Steven.

The Swallows and Amazons bury the hatchet and raid the pirate ship. Outnumbered, Captain Flint hauls down his colours and walks the plank.

A Windsor Films Production for BBC Television
The book "Swallows and Amazons" is published by Jonathan Cape Limited

Contributors

Author:
Arthur Ransome
Dramatised by:
Anthony Steven
Director:
Peter Saunders
Producer:
John Robins

The Corrie Folk Trio and Paddie Bell, The Ian Campbell Folk Group, Ray and Archie Fisher, Nadia Cattouse, Derek Sarjeant

Contributors

Band:
The Corrie Folk Trio and Paddie Bell
Musicians:
The Ian Campbell Folk Group
Singer:
Ray Fisher
Singer:
Archie Fisher
Singer:
Nadia Cattouse
Singer:
Derek Sarjeant
Director:
David Bell
Producer:
Travers Thorneloe
Producer:
W. Gordon Smith

Introduced by Cliff Michelmore.
with Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson, Trevor Philpott, Kenneth Allsop, Macdonald Hastings, Christopher Brasher, Julian Pettifer, Brian Redhead.

Contributors

Presenter:
Cliff Michelmore
Reporter:
Derek Hart
Reporter:
Alan Whicker
Reporter:
Fyfe Robertson
Reporter:
Trevor Philpott
Reporter:
Kenneth Allsop
Reporter:
Macdonald Hastings
Reporter:
Christopher Brasher
Reporter:
Julian Pettifer
Reporter:
Brian Redhead
Associate producer:
Derrick Amoore
Associate producer:
Kevin Billington
Associate producer:
John Lloyd
Associate producer:
Kenneth Corden
Associate producer:
Michael Tuchner
Assistant editor:
Elizabeth Cowley
Editor:
Peter Batty

Written and presented by Harry Hastings.
Robert Cundy travels through the forest interior of British Guiana in search of the men who hope to strike it rich overnight-the 'pork-knockers' of the diamond rivers and creeks.
Robert Cundy's story told by John Witty.
See page 20

Contributors

Writer/Presented by:
Harry Hastings
Narrator:
John Witty
Filmed by:
Robert Cundy
Sound mixer:
Bob Saunders
Film editor:
Keith Miller
Series edited by:
Brian Branston

A comedy film series of family life with never a dull moment.
Starring Lucille Ball
with Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Candy Moore, Jimmy Garrett, Ralph Hart

Lucy takes a job at the Bank ...which is a bit of a let-down for everyone!

Contributors

Lucy Carmichael:
Lucille Ball
Vivian Bagley:
Vivian Vance
Mr. Theodore J. Mooney:
Gale Gordon
Chris Carmichael:
Candy Moore
Jerry Carmichael:
Jimmy Garrett
Sherman Bagley:
Ralph Hart

The Window on the World
Introduced by Richard Dimbleby with reports on People - Places - Problems from Panorama's regular team of commentators Robin Day and Michael Barratt, Michael Charlton, Roderick MacFarquhar, John Morgan.

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Dimbleby
Reporter:
Robin Day
Reporter:
Michael Barratt
Reporter:
Michael Charlton
Reporter:
Roderick MacFarquhar
Reporter:
John Morgan
Associate producer:
Richard Francis
Assistant editor:
Christopher Ralling
Editor:
David Wheeler

A crime series from the novels of Georges Simenon.
Dramatised by Rex Tucker from the novel "Chez les Flamands".

Starring Rupert Davies as Chief Inspector Maigret
with Ewen Solon as Lucas
Guest stars: Margaret Tyzack, Joyce Carey
A BBC-tv production

The killer of Germaine Piedboeuf had a mind and a will to match Maigret's own... there was only one way to secure a confession.
(First shown on November 5, 1963)

Contributors

Author:
Georges Simenon
Dramatised by:
Rex Tucker
Designer:
Eileen Diss
Music composed by:
Ron Grainer
Film Cameraman:
Peter Hamilton
Film Editor:
Barry Toovey
Script Editor:
Donald Bull
Producer:
Andrew Osborn
Director:
Eric Tayler
Chief Inspector Maigret:
Rupert Davies
Lucas:
Ewen Solon
Maria:
Diana Hoddinott
Marguerite:
Olive Kirby
Madame Peeters:
Joyce Carey
Anna:
Margaret Tyzack
Paul:
Mike Leigh
Cassin:
Michael Brennan
Machere:
Geoffrey Alexander
Mere Vanel:
Beatrice Greeke
Joseph:
Emrys James
Gerard:
Robert Gillespie
Mother Superior:
Grace Arnold
Nun:
Marie Collette
Monsieur Dammaerts:
Bartlett Mullins

presenting Victor Silvester and featuring the Ballroom Orchestra
Directed by Victor Silvester Jnr.
Leader, Oscar Grasso
Ballroom Demonstrations by
Bill Irvine and Bobbie Irvine, Present British, Star Nine Dance, International, European, and World Professional Champions
Harry Smith-Hampshire and Doreen Casey, Former British, Star and U.K., International, European, and World Professional Champions
The North Twenty Formation Team from Barnet
Trained by Stanley Jackson and Maureen Lait
Latin-American Demonstrations by
Leonard Patrick and Doreen Key, Former World Latin-American Professional Champions
Anthony and Valerie Goodyear, Midland Latin-American Professional Champions
All Britain Inter-Counties Contest: Final
Organised by the Association of Ballroom Dancing Competitors (Amateur)
Hostess, Ann Taylor
An Outside Broadcast from a North London Ballroom

Contributors

Musicians:
The Ballroom Orchestra
[Orchestra] directed by:
Victor Silvester Jnr
[Orchestra] leader:
Oscar Grasso
Dancer (Ballroom Demonstrations):
Bill Irvine
Dancer (Ballroom Demonstrations):
Bobbie Irvine
Dancer (Ballroom Demonstrations):
Harry Smith-Hampshire
Dancer (Ballroom Demonstrations):
Doreen Casey
Formation dancers:
The North Twenty Formation Team
[Formation team] trained by:
Stanley Jackson
[Formation team] trained by:
Maureen Lait
Dancer (Latin-American Demonstrations):
Leonard Patrick
Dancer (Latin-American Demonstrations):
Doreen Key
Dancer (Latin-American Demonstrations):
Anthony Goodyear
Dancer (Latin-American Demonstrations):
Valerie Goodyear
Hostess:
Ann Taylor
Producer:
Mary Evans

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More